Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delight in these warm, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion, and easy to make in no time.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter (salted) Use room temperature for easier mixing.
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece egg Can substitute with a flax egg or half of a mashed banana for vegan option.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt Add extra if using unsalted butter.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Add gradually.
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips Feel free to mix with nuts or dried fruits.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the all-purpose flour until well combined.
- Gently mix in the chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto ungreased or parchment-covered cookie sheets.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers. For added chewiness, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.